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Here’s a breakdown of the key information from the provided text:
LIV Golf Format Change & Tom Watson’s Opinion:
* Change: LIV Golf has switched to a 72-hole tournament format.
* Watson’s Disagreement: tom Watson publicly disagrees with this change. He believes tournaments should remain at 54 holes (3 days).
* Watson’s Reasoning:
* 72 holes lead to more dominant winners and less competitive final rounds.
* 54 holes keep players closer together, creating more “chaos” and excitement for fans.
* Contrasting View: LIV Golf CEO scott O’Neil supports the change, believing it will help LIV gain Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) recognition.
Brooks Koepka’s Return to the PGA tour:
* Koepka’s Move: Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf to rejoin the PGA Tour, facing financial penalties.
* Watson’s Outlook: Watson doesn’t believe Koepka’s departure is a threat to LIV Golf’s future, stating “The league’s in a great spot.”
source: The information comes from a recent interview with Tom Watson by Sam Frost of the Mirror US Sports (available at the provided youtube link).
